Forty minutes after paracentesis removing 5.5 L, the patient…
Forty minutes after paracentesis removing 5.5 L, the patient becomes dizzy at rest and nauseated. Orders: vitals every 15 minutes for 1 hour, strict I&O, albumin 25% IV now, PRN 500 mL normal saline if SBP < 90 mmHg. Trend vitals: 15 min BP 102/64 HR 96; 30 min BP 96/60 HR 106; 45 min BP 92/58 HR 112. Tap site shows a quarter-sized area of clear moisture without active leak. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Forty minutes after paracentesis removing 5.5 L, the patient becomes dizzy at rest and nauseated. Orders: vitals every 15 minutes for 1 hour, strict I&O, albumin 25% IV now, PRN 500 mL normal saline if SBP < 90 mmHg. Trend vitals: 15 min BP 102/64 HR 96; 30 min BP 96/60 HR 106; 45 min BP 92/58 HR 112. Tap site shows a quarter-sized area of clear moisture without active leak. Which action should the nurse take first?
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